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Cannonier: “We Must All Help Each Other”
OBA Leader Craig Cannonier has offered a message on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, saying “I have faith that Bermuda will pull through this, but we have to work through this together.” Mr. Cannonier said, “As a grandfather, a father, a husband and a brother, when I think about Bermuda, like you I am concerned, I am concerned about what... Read more of this article
OBA: “Premier Missed Two Opportunities”
“The Premier missed two opportunities when he promoted Wayne Furbert as Minister for Cabinet,”: OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr Cannonier said, “The Premier said Mr Furbert had a vast amount of experience. If that is so, isn’t that experience wasted on a Ministry that never previously existed and which fell under the Premier’s... Read more of this article
MP Famous: Release The Report Into JetGate
[Updated] Saying that Craig Cannonier previously “resigned in disgrace” and ”questions still remain unanswered,” MP Chris Famous called on Mr Cannonier to release the report into ‘JetGate’, while Mr Cannonier said that “attacking” him “serves only to try and divert people’s attention from what... Read more of this article
Video: Cannonier Sworn In As Opposition Leader
[Updated] A ceremony is set to take place later this morning [Sept 24] at Government House, where Craig Cannonier is expected to be sworn in as the new Opposition Leader. On Wednesday, eight OBA MPs expressed no confidence in Jeanne Atherden, who resigned as OBA Leader the following day. We then received notice that a new Opposition Leader would be... Read more of this article
Text: Cannonier’s Response To PQ In House
On Friday in the House of Assembly, Public Works Minister Craig Cannonier fielded questions about the agreement between the Government and Spanish Point Boat Club regarding public access to the slip, the budget for the Black Watch Pass works project, and whether the sale of the Grand Atlantic development on South Shore Road in Warwick has been completed... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Slip Access At Boat Club
Public Works Minister Craig Cannonier fielded questions about public access to the slip at Spanish Boat Club, with the Minister telling the House that in 2002 a MOU was signed with the Spanish Point Boat Club, allowing the public to be able to use the slip by giving the Club a 24-hour notice. Speaking outside the House on Friday after the exchange,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Parsons Rd Playground Re-Opens
Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier, today [Aug 6] held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially re-open the newly refurbished Parson’s Road Park Community Playground. “The former playground at Parson’s Road Park had reached the end of its life span and it was necessary to remove and replace the playground,” the Ministry said. “The... Read more of this article
“Look To Ways Of Making That Connection”
On the occasion of Father’s Day, Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier recalled his relationship with his own father, saying “let me urge any father who might not have a close relationship with their children to look to ways of making that connection.” In an effort to offer perspectives on fatherhood leading up to Father’s Day,... Read more of this article
Minister Aware Of MP Brown’s PATI Request
MPs had an exchange in the House of Assembly today [May 15] following the disclosure by Public Works Minister Craig Cannonier that he was aware of a PATI request made by MP Walton Brown, which Mr Brown said is in violation of the PATI act which states the “identity of a requester shall be kept confidential.” Mr Brown said, “The public... Read more of this article
Premier, Public Works Minister Conduct Site Visit
Earlier today [Jan 23] the Premier Michael Dunkley and the Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier visited the Botanical Gardens to assess the progress of two ongoing projects. The first stop was at Camden to view the upgrades and refurbishments taking place at Camden. A Cabinet Office spokesperson said , “Camden is a considerably old and historic... Read more of this article
PLP: Cannonier Appointment Is “Poor Judgment”
[Updated with OBA response] “Craig Cannonier’s appointment to the Ministry of Works & Engineering represents extremely poor judgment by Premier Dunkley and an endorsement of the dubious conduct that led to Cannonier’s disgraceful exit from the office of Premier,” the PLP said today. This follows after today’s [Jan... Read more of this article
Timeline Of The Rise & Fall Of Craig Cannonier
Craig Cannnonier’s fast-tracked rise from political newcomer to Premier crashed down on Monday evening with his resignation following the “JetGate” scandal, with his time in office marking one of the shortest times a Premier has ever served. Bursting onto the political scene only a few short years ago, Mr. Cannonier was elected leader... Read more of this article
Live Blog: Michael Dunkley Has Been Sworn In
[Updated: Late last night Craig Cannonier tendered his resignation as Premier, and Michael Dunkley was sworn-in as the new Premier of Bermuda on Tuesday morning. Mr. Cannonier will remain an MP, and Premier Dunkley will retain the Ministry of National Security portfolio.] Both Craig Cannonier and Michael Dunkley attended Government House this evening... Read more of this article
Bean: “Cabinet Shares Collective Responsibility”
The Premier did not act alone yet he alone is being held responsible and Minister Shawn Crockwell and AG Marc Pettingill “share responsibility with the disgraced Premier and should also do the honourable thing and resign,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said. Mr. Bean was speaking after Craig Cannonier’s resignation last night [May 19],... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Comments On Cannonier Resignation
Craig Cannonier’s “meteoric 17 month rise to Premier has been riddled with controversy and “his Cabinet and the blindly compliant OBA backbench must take responsibility for their part,” former Opposition Leader Kim Swan said following the resignation of former Premier Craig Cannonier. Late last night [May 19] Craig Cannonier... Read more of this article
Video: Cannonier’s Statement On Resignation
[Updated with video] Following his resignation this evening [May 19], Craig Cannonier issued a statement confirming that he will remain an MP, and saying that “nothing illegal was done, but I accept there was a failure over time to be completely transparent. “This is a fundamental component of good governance and a core principle upon which... Read more of this article
